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Lynne Ewing Books in Order

Explore Lynne Ewing books in order, with quick summaries of every series and standalone, plus reading guides, series background, and easy places to start.

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Drive-By

by Lynne Ewing

1996

After his older brother is killed in a drive-by shooting, Tito learns the truth about Jimmy's gang life the hard way. Threats keep coming, and Tito must choose between revenge and protecting his family.

Party Girl

by Lynne Ewing

1998

Kata and Ana escape into dance contests and gang life until a rival gang kills Ana. Grief, revenge, and the dream of getting out leave Kata trying to survive a world that keeps closing in.

Goddess of the Night

by Lynne Ewing

2000

Vanessa has spent years hiding the fact that she sometimes turns invisible. When danger closes in, she learns she and her friends are part of an ancient fight against the evil Atrox.

Into the Cold Fire

by Lynne Ewing

2000

Serena can hear thoughts, which is bad enough before the Followers set a trap built just for her. She has to resist a darkness that knows exactly how to get inside her head.

Night Shade

by Lynne Ewing

2001

Jimena, once feared as a gang girl, must use both her street instincts and her gift of premonition when a deadly plot closes in. Her past refuses to stay buried, and her choices could doom the Daughters.

The Lost One

by Lynne Ewing

2001

Tianna wakes with no memory, strange powers, and enemies already on her trail. As she pieces together who she is, she may also be finding the place and family she never thought she had.

The Sacrifice

by Lynne Ewing

2001

Told from Stanton's side of the war, this book follows a Follower torn between the Atrox and his love for Serena. The closer he comes to betraying both worlds, the harder the price becomes.

The Secret Scroll

by Lynne Ewing

2001

Catty learns she is heir to a powerful scroll tied to the fight against the Atrox. To claim it, she must untangle the truth about her parents and survive a curse that kills anyone who comes too close.

Moon Demon

by Lynne Ewing

2002

As her sixteenth birthday nears, Vanessa starts doubting her powers, her friends, and even herself. Then a dangerous new attraction pulls her toward a darker side of the war.

Possession

by Lynne Ewing

2002

Serena risks everything to free Stanton, only to find that love and darkness are tangled more tightly than ever. As evil presses in, she has to decide how far she can trust him, and herself.

The Choice

by Lynne Ewing

2003

A reckless jump into the past leaves Jimena trapped in the life she thought she'd escaped. Hunted by enemies and cut off from her friends, she has to survive old streets and stop a terrifying future.

The Talisman

by Lynne Ewing

2003

Maggie is thrown back to ancient Athens, where the roots of the Daughters' war come into focus. Her past with Hector and the rising shadow of the Atrox reveal how much the present still depends on her.

Barbarian

by Lynne Ewing

2004

Obie looks like a Los Angeles teen, but he's really an immortal warrior trying to stay hidden. When his past catches up with him through bounty hunters, bullies, and a lost love, he has to face Nefandus again.

Escape

by Lynne Ewing

2004

Samuel lands in modern Los Angeles with no map and only one promise of help. If he trusts the mysterious Ashley, he may find his family, or help destroy the Sons who need him.

The Becoming

by Lynne Ewing

2004

Tianna finally has friends, a boyfriend, and a safer home, but something inside her feels wrong. When enemies from her past reappear, she has to learn what she is becoming before darkness claims her.

The Prophecy

by Lynne Ewing

2004

Catty is closer than ever to the Secret Scroll that could destroy the Atrox, but the cursed parchment brings danger with it. A journey into Nefandus forces her to face family secrets and a tempting dark inheritance.

Night Sun

by Lynne Ewing

2005

Students are vanishing from Turney High, leaving behind scorched black circles and rising panic. Berto believes the disappearances point to the Legend of Four, which means the Sons may be walking into a trap only one can survive.

Outcast

by Lynne Ewing

2005

Kyle is the only Son who truly knows modern Los Angeles, yet even his friends begin to doubt him. As rumors spread and something from his childhood returns, he has to face the past he tried to bury.

Divine One

by Lynne Ewing

2007

Meri has barely settled into Washington, D.C., when politics, private school, and magical duty collide. With her mother stepping into the spotlight, Meri has to handle fame, friendship, and a fresh threat from the old gods.

Enchantress

by Lynne Ewing

2007

Sheltered Dalila has always felt different, but magic makes life even stranger. After a serious mistake, she is pulled into a race for dangerous power and has to decide what kind of Sister of Isis she will be.

The Final Eclipse

by Lynne Ewing

2007

On the eve of Vanessa's seventeenth birthday, the Daughters face their last and most dangerous clash with the Atrox. Old loyalties fray, hidden ties matter, and the long war finally comes to a head.

The Summoning

by Lynne Ewing

2007

Sudi thinks an anonymous dinner invitation will lead to her crush, not an ancient destiny. Instead she meets two strangers, discovers Egyptian magic, and learns the three of them are meant to fight a rising evil.

The Haunting

by Lynne Ewing

2008

When Sudi starts treating a ghost like a secret advantage, she doesn't realize the spirit is far from harmless. Soon the dead, her school life, and her hidden identity all start colliding.

The Lure

by Lynne Ewing

2014

Fifteen-year-old Blaise joins a Washington, D.C., gang looking for safety, money, and belonging. Then the crew turns her into bait for rival members, forcing her to weigh loyalty against survival.

Where to start with Lynne Ewing

If you want her signature YA fantasy: Goddess of the NightInto the Cold FireNight ShadeThe Secret Scroll
If you prefer Egyptian mythology: The SummoningDivine OneEnchantressThe Haunting
If you want the darker companion saga: BarbarianEscapeOutcastNight Sun
If you want realistic, gang-centered drama: Drive-ByParty GirlThe Lure

Daughters of the Moon books in order

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  1. Book cover for "Goddess of the Night"

    Goddess of the Night

    by Lynne Ewing

    2000Daughters of the Moon, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Into the Cold Fire"

    Into the Cold Fire

    by Lynne Ewing

    2000Daughters of the Moon, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Night Shade"

    Night Shade

    by Lynne Ewing

    2001Daughters of the Moon, Book 4
  4. Book cover for "The Lost One"

    The Lost One

    by Lynne Ewing

    2001Daughters of the Moon, Book 6
  5. Book cover for "The Sacrifice"

    The Sacrifice

    by Lynne Ewing

    2001Daughters of the Moon, Book 5
  6. Book cover for "The Secret Scroll"

    The Secret Scroll

    by Lynne Ewing

    2001Daughters of the Moon, Book 3
  7. Book cover for "Moon Demon"

    Moon Demon

    by Lynne Ewing

    2002Daughters of the Moon, Book 7
  8. Book cover for "Possession"

    Possession

    by Lynne Ewing

    2002Daughters of the Moon, Book 8
  9. Book cover for "The Choice"

    The Choice

    by Lynne Ewing

    2003Daughters of the Moon, Book 9
  10. Book cover for "The Talisman"

    The Talisman

    by Lynne Ewing

    2003Daughters of the Moon, Book 10
  11. Book cover for "The Becoming"

    The Becoming

    by Lynne Ewing

    2004Daughters of the Moon, Book 12
  12. Book cover for "The Prophecy"

    The Prophecy

    by Lynne Ewing

    2004Daughters of the Moon, Book 11
  13. Book cover for "The Final Eclipse"

    The Final Eclipse

    by Lynne Ewing

    2007Daughters of the Moon, Book 13

Daughters of the Moon books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "Goddess of the Night"

    Goddess of the Night

    by Lynne Ewing

    2000Daughters of the Moon, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Into the Cold Fire"

    Into the Cold Fire

    by Lynne Ewing

    2000Daughters of the Moon, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "The Secret Scroll"

    The Secret Scroll

    by Lynne Ewing

    2001Daughters of the Moon, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "Night Shade"

    Night Shade

    by Lynne Ewing

    2001Daughters of the Moon, Book 4
  5. Book cover for "The Sacrifice"

    The Sacrifice

    by Lynne Ewing

    2001Daughters of the Moon, Book 5
  6. Book cover for "The Lost One"

    The Lost One

    by Lynne Ewing

    2001Daughters of the Moon, Book 6
  7. Book cover for "Moon Demon"

    Moon Demon

    by Lynne Ewing

    2002Daughters of the Moon, Book 7
  8. Book cover for "Possession"

    Possession

    by Lynne Ewing

    2002Daughters of the Moon, Book 8
  9. Book cover for "The Choice"

    The Choice

    by Lynne Ewing

    2003Daughters of the Moon, Book 9
  10. Book cover for "The Talisman"

    The Talisman

    by Lynne Ewing

    2003Daughters of the Moon, Book 10
  11. Book cover for "The Prophecy"

    The Prophecy

    by Lynne Ewing

    2004Daughters of the Moon, Book 11
  12. Book cover for "The Becoming"

    The Becoming

    by Lynne Ewing

    2004Daughters of the Moon, Book 12
  13. Book cover for "The Final Eclipse"

    The Final Eclipse

    by Lynne Ewing

    2007Daughters of the Moon, Book 13

Sisters of Isis books in order

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  1. Book cover for "Divine One"

    Divine One

    by Lynne Ewing

    2007Sisters of Isis, Book 2
  2. Book cover for "Enchantress"

    Enchantress

    by Lynne Ewing

    2007Sisters of Isis, Book 3
  3. Book cover for "The Summoning"

    The Summoning

    by Lynne Ewing

    2007Sisters of Isis, Book 1
  4. Book cover for "The Haunting"

    The Haunting

    by Lynne Ewing

    2008Sisters of Isis, Book 4

Sisters of Isis books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "The Summoning"

    The Summoning

    by Lynne Ewing

    2007Sisters of Isis, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Divine One"

    Divine One

    by Lynne Ewing

    2007Sisters of Isis, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Enchantress"

    Enchantress

    by Lynne Ewing

    2007Sisters of Isis, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "The Haunting"

    The Haunting

    by Lynne Ewing

    2008Sisters of Isis, Book 4

Sons of the Dark books in order

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  1. Book cover for "Barbarian"

    Barbarian

    by Lynne Ewing

    2004Sons of the Dark, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Escape"

    Escape

    by Lynne Ewing

    2004Sons of the Dark, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Night Sun"

    Night Sun

    by Lynne Ewing

    2005Sons of the Dark, Book 4
  4. Book cover for "Outcast"

    Outcast

    by Lynne Ewing

    2005Sons of the Dark, Book 3

Sons of the Dark books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "Barbarian"

    Barbarian

    by Lynne Ewing

    2004Sons of the Dark, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Escape"

    Escape

    by Lynne Ewing

    2004Sons of the Dark, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Outcast"

    Outcast

    by Lynne Ewing

    2005Sons of the Dark, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "Night Sun"

    Night Sun

    by Lynne Ewing

    2005Sons of the Dark, Book 4

Standalone Lynne Ewing books

  1. Book cover for "Drive-By"

    Drive-By

    by Lynne Ewing

    1996
  2. Book cover for "Party Girl"

    Party Girl

    by Lynne Ewing

    1998
  3. Book cover for "The Lure"

    The Lure

    by Lynne Ewing

    2014

Author bio

Lynne Ewing writes young adult fiction that moves between two strong lanes. In one lane, she tells grounded stories about gangs, grief, fear, and the hard choices kids make when the adults around them cannot keep them safe. In the other, she writes fast fantasy built around ancient gods, secret powers, and teenagers who discover they matter more than they ever guessed. What ties both sides together is her interest in pressure, loyalty, and survival.

She grew up moving often because her father was in the Marine Corps. By the time she finished high school in Lima, Peru, she had already attended seven schools. Living there also helped her learn Spanish, which later mattered in both her working life and her fiction. After that, she attended the University of California, Santa Barbara.

She didn't take a straight path into novels.

Before writing books full time, Ewing wrote for newspapers, magazines, documentaries, television, and film. She also spent several years working as a bilingual employee for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services. Biographical notes about her often mention her work counseling troubled teens and gang members, and that real-world experience gave her a close look at the lives of young people dealing with violence, poverty, and unstable homes.

You can feel that background in Drive-By and Party Girl.

Drive-By, her first young adult novel, follows Tito after his older brother is killed in a drive-by shooting and the truth about gang life starts closing in around his family. Party Girl tells another sharp, compact story set around friendship, dancing, and gang life in Los Angeles. Both books earned attention as strong picks for teen readers, and Party Girl was later adapted into the film Living the Life. They also show one of Ewing's strengths early on, she knows how to keep a story lean, tense, and easy to keep turning pages in.

Then she made a sharp turn into myth.

With Goddess of the Night in 2000, Ewing launched the Daughters of the Moon series, which brought together Los Angeles high school life, moon mythology, and an ongoing battle against the Atrox. She expanded that world with the companion Sons of the Dark books, then started Sisters of Isis, a series that blends Egyptian mythology with contemporary Washington, D.C. Readers who like her fantasy usually respond to the same things over and over: a quick pace, a strong group dynamic, and heroines who have to deal with homework and crushes at the same time they are facing ancient evil.

Even in the supernatural books, Ewing tends to keep one foot planted in ordinary teenage life. Her characters worry about school, money, family, reputation, romance, and whether they can trust the people standing next to them. She comes back often to found family, dangerous loyalty, and the question of what a young person becomes after being pushed too far.

Years later, she returned to gang-centered realism with The Lure, about a Washington, D.C. teenager drawn into a violent crew. The book was named an ALA In the Margins Top Ten title for youths in custody in 2015, which fits Ewing's long interest in writing for readers whose lives may not feel soft or protected. Publisher bios have long placed her in Los Angeles. Across all the genres she works in, her focus stays pretty steady, she writes about young people at the edge, and the stubborn courage it takes to keep choosing a way forward.

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